Stumbled upon this article today.
Do you believe that soon we won't need to learn a language when there is technology that can help us communicate with each other?
https://www.boredpanda.com/real-time-translator-ear-waverly-labs
The article describes an in-ear device that translates everything for you in real time... Thoughs?
It's a handy, though I still would prefer learning other languages for self improvement. Also, stored knowledge is way more precious and reliable in any situation.
There are a lot of arguments about that piece of device such as the negative effects it has in our ear drums or in our health in general, its durability, reliability, etc.
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If possible not to stop learning new languages or even words because it's a good exercise for the brain.
But this kind of gadget is a help of you really cant learn the language in a given time. For example you are going on a vacation and you don't know the language that they speak. So this gadget will be handy.
For the health reason, you can try to use this gadget: https://awesomestuff365.com/portable-language-translation-device/. :grin:
Frederick.Dizon wrote:If possible not to stop learning new languages or even words because it's a good exercise for the brain.
But this kind of gadget is a help of you really cant learn the language in a given time. For example you are going on a vacation and you don't know the language that they speak. So this gadget will be handy.
For the health reason, you can try to use this gadget: https://awesomestuff365.com/portable-language-translation-device/. :grin:
The portable translation device is really a better choice compared to the in-ear one. :slightly_smiling_face:
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Olga.Cygnel wrote:The article describes an in-ear device that translates everything for you in real time... Thoughs?
I heard it was fake last year, and that they were just trying to get crowdfunding. Looks like it's still around though. Should be interesting.
Learning Italian every day!
I don't think learning a new language should stop because it opens up your mind to whole new level and also helps in self improvement.
Moreover, Technology always comes hand in hand with health issues, using those devices near to head more often will affect our brain with the heat radiation that it will emit.
Sourabh.Kumar wrote:I don't think learning a new language should stop because it opens up your mind to whole new level and also helps in self improvement.
Moreover, Technology always comes hand in hand with health issues, using those devices near to head more often will affect our brain with the heat radiation that it will emit.
Technology will help us a lot, especially if we need to have a quick information in a certain place like a popularly known virtual assistant, named "Siri" to answer your inquiries and designed/programmed in a certain languages that we understand. Accessibility and convenience wise, information comes in handy- anytime, anywhere; however, will not give you a complete language learning tailored on your own pace.
Technology helps us a lot, but also makes us dumb in a way... New generation wouldn't probably manage without technology ( eg. apps to help in everyday life)
I personally like to learn languages and learn about new cultures by learning their languages. I wouldn't use this device, but I know people who would if they could. I like to learn by myself, you learn so much more that way.
However, even without this device I see tourists using Google translate when they order something at cafes. :) At least they get what they want (I hope).
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